Can Anything Stop Brazil’s Massive Oil Boom?
The COVID-19 pandemic had a sharp impact on oil prices, creating considerable uncertainty over the outlook for energy demand around the globe. The ongoing global crude oil supply glut and Continue Reading
UAE emerges as hub for companies helping Venezuela avoid U.S. oil sanctions
In June, the United States imposed sanctions on half a dozen oil tankers managed by established shipping firms. It was a major escalation of American attempts to choke off Venezuela’s Continue Reading
China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Any Approved Vaccines
India’s capital city is seeking to shed its onerous contracts with fossil fuel power plants to reduce costs and free up funds for clean energy. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd., which Continue Reading
Extreme U.S. weather in 2020: Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes
As most of us are breathing a sigh of relief that 2020 is just about over, many meteorologists are doing the same thing. The year featured devastating wildfires and hurricanes, Continue Reading
Despite current macro conditions, Permian Basin has plenty of life
Any centenarian expects to be questioned about her longevity, and that’s especially true of the US’ biggest, most prolific oil reservoir. And like human centenarians, the Permian Basin’s long life Continue Reading
First U.S. Case of Highly Contagious Coronavirus Variant Is Found in Colorado
The first United States case of the more contagious coronavirus variant that was initially discovered in Britain was found in Colorado on Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis said, raising the worrisome Continue Reading
US gas storage stocks set for higher-than-average draw in final full week of 2020
US natural gas in storage likely fell by a margin much higher than the five-year average once again last week despite the Christmas holiday, which typically douses demand. Receive daily Continue Reading
Floating ‘mini-nukes’ could power countries by 2025, says startup
The first floating nuclear power unit in 40 years, the Akademik Lomonosov. This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk Continue Reading
Nord Stream 2: Russia Advances on Gas Pipeline to Germany as U.S. Sanctions Loom
Russia is stepping up work on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline before the U.S. tightens sanctions against the controversial project designed to feed more natural gas into Germany. Construction of the Continue Reading
Covid: UK surge in cases an ‘extreme concern’
A surge in coronavirus cases in the UK is of “extreme concern”, a health boss says, as a record number of cases was reported for the second day running. On Continue Reading